So, Al Pacino is going to be playing King Lear.

It seems like a fitting role, and, as his producer says in our story, he’s ready for it.

But while he is admittedly one of the world’s best living actors and has played some classic parts, his recent work has been a little bit… how to put this delicately? Awful. Righteous Kill? 88 Minutes? Two For The Money?

So while we’ve plenty of respect for AP's acting credentials, and support the Bard-a-holic 100% in his plan, we humbly present six classic characters he shouldn’t even attempt at this stage of his career....